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By EmilyM It should come as no surprise that a large part of your health comes down to how you treat your body, but two new studies drive this message home for women. A study in the August 24th issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute revealed that women who have at least … Continue reading Nicotine and Alcohol Linked to Breast Cancer Risk
By EmilyM Researchers in China have been studying the first-ever hepatitis E vaccine (HEV239) over a trial period and have now concluded that it is nearly flawless. After testing the vaccine’s efficiency in preventing against the HEV virus (which causes hepatitis E), the evidence was overwhelmingly in favor of the new vaccine. The study included … Continue reading Outlook for Hepatitis E Vaccine is Good
EmilyM In the midst of one of the largest egg recalls in United States history, how can you protect yourself from this illness-causing bacteria? This is the question being asked all over the nation this week. It began a week ago (August 13th), when Wright County Egg in Galt, Iowa, voluntarily recalled 220 million eggs … Continue reading Salmonella : Outbreaks Leave Many Wondering, Am I at Risk?
By EmilyM In a time when reality TV shows and the media expose every dueling celebrity couple, it seems there has been a bit of a dark cloud looming over the idea of marriage. However, couples can take comfort in the fact that these committed relationships, while they may have their ups and downs, don’t … Continue reading Study: Committed Relationships and Marriage Reduce Stress
By EmilyM A new study has found perhaps a surprising statistic. Men with spouses who bring home the most money are five times more likely to cheat. While this idea may not be revolutionary, the ability to put a tangible statistic to this fact is. The news was announced at the recent annual meeting of … Continue reading Study Finds: Men With Bread Winning Women More Likely to Cheat
By EmilyM Today is Friday the 13th. This statement alone may illicit many different reactions. Some may be thinking, “Yeah! The weekend is here,” while others worry “what unlucky thing will happen to me today?” It all comes down to superstition and while some beliefs stand out as being extremely superstitious, other small ritualistic behaviors … Continue reading Friday the 13th: Black Cats, Broken Mirrors…The Psychology of Superstition
Within a year of quitting smoking, ex-smokers experienced lower stress levels than they had when they were lighting up regularly.
Most studies reveal a definite link to general well-being, and possibly a placebo effect related to healing, but now we have clinical evidence of an actual physiological response to laughter.
By Jennifer Smith This month, school is back in full-swing, officially marking the closing days of summer. As teachers head back to the classroom, many male employees of the Milwaukee Public School district are more unhappy than the children missing their vacation freedom. According to the Associated Press, in June, 482 employees were laid off … Continue reading Teacher’s Union Fights for Viagra Prescription Coverage
Imagine a common medical situation: An older patient, with chronic health issues, needs to be monitored by one or more medical devices regularly. Then a healthcare provider must review the data frequently to monitor the patient’s condition. In the past, this situation mandated that the patient be in a hospital setting, connected to bulky devices, with healthcare personnel nearby. This scenario is very expensive, and is stressful and depressing for the patient, which complicates their treatment and/or recovery.
